Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tiquet-tac
Noun
/tiːk ˈtæk/
Definition
A sound typically associated with a ticking clock or watch showing the passing of time.
Examples
- The tique-taque of the old grandfather clock filled the room with a sense of nostalgia.
- Every night, I fall asleep to the gentle tique-taque of my bedside clock.
Meaning
The term is used to describe the rhythmic or repetitive sound made by certain mechanisms, such as clocks, which often symbolizes the inexorable flow of time.
Synonyms
- ticking
- clock sound
- tick-tock